Rental Guide

for residents of
Portugal
Car rental insurance in
Portugal
So you’re renting a car in Portugal. Of course, no one wants to think about rental car insurance when taking in the Eiffel elevator, but buying rental car insurance before you go could save you thousands in repair costs. We’ve built a global business around saving customers 50% versus equivalent coverage at the rental desk†. We aim to pay 98% of claims within 3 business days, so you can save your EUR for extra pastel de nata.
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Insurance offered & what you need to know
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)/Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
CDW waives your damages costs, with some exceptions, and there is a high excess payable for damages (€4,633.24 for cars to €6,949.86 for motorhomes.). LDW is CDW + Theft Protection. 
  • CDW is included in your booking.
  • Some types of damage are not covered by CDW, for instance some rental companies do not cover windscreens, cracks and chips, tyre punctures & replacements, and damages to headlights and underbody.
  • CDW does not cover expensive accident-related fees such as administration, towing and loss of use fees. 
Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)
Super Collision Damage Waiver reduces your remaining excess towards €0.00.
  • Can be purchased for €27.80 - €41.70 per day.
  • Price tiers usually mean that you pay even more to get €0.00 excess.
Roadside Assistance Cover
Covers roadside costs such as towing, fuel and key lockout.
  • Can be purchased for €9.27 - €13.90 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance compensates you for personal injuries (including passengers).
  • Optional at the rental desk for €9.27 - €13.90.
  • Available in travel insurance policies.
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Full Protection
Equivalent to Excess Waiver + Roadside Assistance + $0 deductible excess.
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  • We pay 98% of claims within 3 business days.
  • Includes free cover for roadside assistance, towing (saves you €4.63 - €9.27 per day. Also covers key loss.
  • Covers accident-related fees.
  • Cancel anytime up until vehicle collection.
  • Covers types of damage that the rental companies exclude.